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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.91, 5,046.84 and 2,672.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.91, 5,046.84 and 2,672.19 is: 4,017.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.91 : 5,046.84 = 2,672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.91/5,046.84 = 2,672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.91x = 5,046.84 × 2,672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.91x = 13,486,115.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486,115.38/3,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.42

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